BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jo Scott - Chair of Trustees (pictured with her family)
Jo’s 15 year old son Ed was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Momentum provided both practical and emotional support to the entire family, and the experience left Jo determined that as many families as possible should be offered the same kind of help. Jo has extensive background in marketing and communications, and is currently Head of Marketing and Communications at Lloyds of London.
James Conway - Vice Chair of Trustees
On 11th September 2014 James discovered Momentum and was immediately overcome by the passion and commitment of the team. After visiting Kingston Hospital and seeing for himself the work we do, he wanted to help us do more. Since that day, he has become both a close friend and firm supporter of Momentum. Owner of a successful business in the eyewear industry, James hopes his aptitude for business and love of marketing will prove to be a great resource to us, one he hopes will go some way towards helping us achieve our dreams and aspirations for years to come. He joined the board in May 2016.
Chris Butter - Head of Finance
Chris is a chartered accountant and a partner in our Forensic Services practice at PWC. He experienced first-hand the support offered by Momentum when his child was seriously ill. He joined the Board of Trustees in May 2017.
Ed Newton - Finance
Ed became a Trustee of Momentum in 2008, having supported the charity from its inception. He runs his own Market Research agency, having previously worked for leading companies including Unilever, SC Johnson and GFK. Ed supports many community activities in and around Kingston, where he lives with his family, including Surrey club rugby and he was a school governor for many years.
Kieron Lynch
Kieron became a trustee in June 2012 but has been a supporter of Momentum since its foundation in 2004. That was the year that his 17 year old daughter Fiona died from a brain tumour. Fiona received excellent care during her time in hospital but there is no doubt she would have benefitted from the hugely improved facilities for children and teenagers created by Momentum. Kieron has spent his career in the City of London. He is an executive director of JP Morgan and a fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. He is also an advisor to the trustees of Holy Cross Prep School in Kingston and Chairman of the 1930 Fund for District Nurses.
Hilary Paxman
Hilary, too, has first hand experience of caring for a child with cancer and spending long periods with them in hospital. Hilary brings many skills and experiences as a Trustee. Currently she is a civil servant in the Department of Communities and Local Government, is a qualified business coach, has been a school governor and also chaired a number of committees.
Wyn Roberts
Wyn’s first son, Thomas, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in October 2012. Despite a very brave fight, together with the excellent efforts of Kingston and Royal Marsden hospitals, Thomas sadly died in August 2013. Wyn’ s working life has been spent in sales, and he lives with his family in Richmond. He became a Trustee having experienced the support Momentum provides to families throughout Thomas's treatment and after he passed away.
Victor de Cruz
Victor joined the board in March 2016. He is a solicitor, with his own firm specialising in civil and commercial dispute.
Alistair Wood
Alistair’s connection with Momentum started in September 2016 soon after his youngest daughter, Daisy aged six, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Right from the onset Momentum stepped in to provide emotional support to the whole family and then as the treatment continued Momentum were able to provide those much needed boosts to Daisy’s, and her older sister Poppy’s, morale with fairy visits, music therapy and a much-needed break in the New Forest holiday home.
Since Daisy’s diagnosis, Alistair has become an active fundraiser for Momentum by running the London Marathon and competing in the Kingston Dragon Boat Festival.
A Kingston resident, Alistair was formerly an Army Officer but has since spent the past 15 years working for General Electric in the Healthcare business where he specializes in diagnostic medical ultrasound.
Vanessa Walters
Vanessa’s son was diagnosed with cancer when he was two weeks old and died just four months later. Momentum was, and is, a huge support to her and her family. As a corporate solicitor specialising in financial services, she hopes to use her legal knowledge to assist the charity with its governance.
Mario Bodini
Mario Bodini ran the accommodation wholesaler, “JacTravel” for almost 35 years before retiring from it in January 2016, although he is still very active in the industry. He has strong business experience and good links with the travel and leisure industry. He lives in Cobham with his wife Jackie, and has 2 children in their twenties. Mario is very inspired by the charity’s work in the local area and wants to help develop the corporate fundraising income stream.
